State v. Maddox

SMITH, Judge.

Defendant appeals from his conviction by a jury of second degree burglary and stealing property worth more than $150 and two consecutive 10 year terms imposed on him as a persistent offender by the court. The terms were also consecutive to other terms of imprisonment in unrelated cases. We reverse and remand.

No challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence is raised so a brief recitation of the facts will suffice. On July 18, 1981, the victim’s home in Concord Village was burglarized and $4,000 worth of property stolen. Three unidentified persons were seen leaving the premises,…